Ep 123: Soul Care with Jen Hatmaker

Soul Care

Jen Hatmaker shares her insights on navigating the challenges of unprecedented times, emphasizing the need for new mental and soul care strategies. With traditional support systems disrupted, she stresses the importance of addressing emotional needs within the family, recognizing that everyone has unique challenges and emotions 1. Jen advises against competing in the "hardship Olympics," where people compare their struggles, and instead advocates for vulnerability and honesty in facing these difficulties 2.

It's just a terrible game because we've got friends with people in the hospital, with COVID but then I've got a senior who doesn't have a prom, and it's all sad. Sad is sad to the person.

--- Jen Hatmaker

She encourages open communication and finding new ways to meet emotional needs during these trying times.

   

Connection

Maintaining connections with family and community has become more crucial than ever. Jen Hatmaker highlights the importance of fostering transparent and vulnerable connections, especially online, as a way to combat isolation and build community 3. She finds joy in spending concentrated time with her young adult children, engaging in meaningful conversations that might not have happened otherwise.

So this deeper connection with my online community has been so special, really meaningful for me and helping me feel more connected.

--- Jen Hatmaker

Kate Spencer and Doree Shafrir also discuss the importance of intentional family time, recognizing the unique opportunity to bond and appreciate each other's presence during quarantine 4.